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Est.

1991

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Visalia Rotary Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within its community, having distributed a total of $175.5K to 29 grantees in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO GIVE BACK TO THE VISALIA COMMUNITY THROUGH GRANTS TO LOCAL CHARITIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL INDIVIDUALS.
Total Funding Given
$175.5K
2025
Grantees funded
29
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
R
Ryan Purkiss
Board Member
G
Gerald Scneider
Board Member
E
Eric Shannon
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $175 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include TULARE COUNTY HOPE FOR THE HOMELESS INC, VISALIA EMERGENCY AID COUNCIL INC, and Foodlink for Tulare County Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.